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What is communications wiring?
Also referred to as structured wiring, it goes far beyond plain old telephone wire. It handles the high-speed, high-capacity data transfer needs of today's modern home using a special class of high-performance cable containing four twisted-pairs of copper wire (Category 5 or better). This cable, together with RG-6 coaxial cable, is run from a central location to all rooms of the home that are likely to use the many services they can deliver.
Do I need it in my new home?
Yes. It enables you to realize the full potential of your computer and communications devices. With structured wiring, you can easily and dependably access the Internet, enjoy video and entertainment services, and even operate your home security and climate control systems. You can also run a modern home office, network your computers and printers, communicate at high speed with other offices, and send and receive faxes. What's more, you and your family can do all these things at the same time.
Will this wiring meet the needs of tomorrow?
Absolutely. And the day after tomorrow, too. It makes your home virtually "future proof." Up until now the weak link in communicating with the outside world has been the wiring in the home itself. Now, properly wired homes can take full advantage of today's technologies as well as tomorrow's.
Why a wired communications system?
Structured communications wiring is a proven technology. It's the best way to ensure full and reliable use of the services you want now ... or in the future. It's been the recognized standard in office buildings for years, providing the high speed, high volume data-carrying capacity that businesses require.
How much more am I paying to have communications wiring installed?
Very little. Actual installed cost will vary depending on your region of the country and the configuration of your system. From the day you move in, you get to enjoy the considerable benefits of a structured home wiring system, which if installed after construction, could be more expensive. It also keeps your home from becoming obsolete. And that's a big factor when it comes time to sell.
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Builders can order multiple copies if this and other brochures on the use of copper in your new homes.
Useful Resources
Have questions regarding Structured Wiring, a component being incorporated into more and more homes? For an overview, order a FREE copy of Structured Wiring For Today's Homes CD-ROM - Homeowner Edition.
Phone wiring isn’t just for phones anymore. Ordinary telephone wiring can’t handle today’s rapidly expanding communications needs. Today’s homeowners expect their homes to accommodate:
- Multiple phone lines
- Internet service
- Video distribution, and other entertainment services
- Data and security services
- Fax machines
- And the list goes on.
Faster and more reliable than ordinary phone wiring, low-cost, high-tech copper wiring (Category 5 or better) should be installed to every room in the modern home. It’s what is needed to carry voice, data and other services from where they enter the house to every room, and from any one room to any other.
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